INCLUDED THIS MONTH; New article from Sharlotte McFarlane: GST Invoicing & record keeping changes Directors Annual Strategic Retreat in Cambridge From our payroll division: Annual leave can be a contentious subject Provisional Tax Calculations Paying your invoice via internet banking Payroll drop-in sessions: Come in with your payroll queries download here
Firstly, it is important to understand that all Annual leave is the property of the employee, not the employer. Annual leave is accrued at 8% of the employee’s gross pay and after 12 months of continuous employment becomes entitled leave. An employee can request to use their accrued balance prior to the 12-month mark when
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Everywhere you look costs are increasing at an alarming rate and it is taking its toll on businesses and individuals alike. There are whispers of a recession which seems quite likely looking at the latest inflation numbers pegged at a staggering 7.2% for the 12 months to December 2022, which is the highest it has
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The Minimum wage is increasing Many of you would have heard and seen the announcement, that the minimum wage is set to increase 1st April 2023. The Adult minimum wage will go up, from $21.20 to $22.70 per hour. The starting out, and training minimum wage will increase, from $16.96 to $18.16 per hour. These
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Over 500 people gathered in Te Aroha last month to listen to Sir John Kirwan, or JK as he’s most commonly known, share his humble yet powerful words on managing mental health and the process of moving from surviving to thriving. It was an important message for rural communities. Across the country there is a
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As a business owner the main goal is to make a profit. To make enough sales at a big enough margin to generate a profit from your business. It can be very common for any business owner to make a profit but then have issues with cash flow. Often business owners are confused as to
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INCLUDED THIS MONTH; We say goodbye to Julie Congratulations to Megan Potter Read of the month – The power of cash flow forecasts Noticeboard Careers with CooperAitken download here
At some point in it’s lifetime, every small business suffers from cash flow problems. The trick is to think ahead and figure out when these problems are going to arise, so you don’t have to unexpectedly postpone a purchase or hurriedly seek out additional finance. This is where cash flow forecasts come in. To effectively
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Would your business still thrive, or would it suffer a catastrophic failure if you suddenly stepped away? It’s tough to remove yourself from the day-to-day operations when you’re passionate and busy. However sudden accidents, illnesses, or family emergencies can – and will – happen and you need to be able to step back knowing your systems
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We are committed to finding innovative ways to improve the way we do business with you. As part of our ongoing development, CooperAitken is enhancing our systems and procedures. Going forward, you will notice changes to how our invoices look and in the way we communicate with you about your account with us. Where you prefer
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